Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Western Asia
Types
-
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Toxic
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Raintree
मीठी चेरी
In German
raintree
Süße Kirsche
In French
raintree
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
raintree
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Raintree
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Raintree
Cereja doce
In Polish
Raintree
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Raintree
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Raintree and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Raintree and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Sweet Cherry season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Raintree and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Raintree and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Raintree and Sweet Cherry
Care of Raintree and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.